nLighten, a data center platform supported by I Squared Capital, is currently developing a data center platform across Europe. The organization recently acquired seven colocation data centers from EXA Infrastructure, which opens up new markets in Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain, while also increasing its presence in France, the UK, and the Netherlands.
nLighten’s role as a leader in the European data center industry is reinforced by this strategic acquisition. It expands the company’s presence throughout Europe and enhances the range of services it offers.
The acquisition enables EXA Infrastructure to devote its attention to its significant terrestrial and subsea fiber network, which it operates, and to its commitment to infrastructure investments.
Along with nLighten, EXA Infrastructure is included in the portfolio of I Squared Capital, a significant independent global infrastructure investor. The financial specifics about the deal were not revealed.
“The need for artificial intelligence is rising across sectors, leading to a quick digital world transition. This changing landscape provides various opportunities for digital infrastructure and calls for reliable and scalable data center solutions. The nLighten portfolio is diverse, incorporating a range of colocation, connectivity, and on-site services,” shared nLighten co-founder and CEO Harro Beusker. “This acquisition will further our commitment to providing premier data center solutions to businesses around Europe.”
Key business hubs like Amsterdam, London, Paris, Madrid, Geneva, Zurich, and Ghent are now under the umbrella of nLighten following the acquisition. Thus expanding the number of edge colocation data centers that nLighten operates throughout Europe.
The expanded footprint would enable nLighten to deliver a new level of support to its customers across the continent. It will also guarantee low-latency data processing and geographically distributed deployments that are critical for maintaining optimal business continuity and scalability for various app usages.
“We’re thrilled to start this exciting partnership with our sister company, nLighten, as we each focus on our specialized areas to efficiently achieve our individual objectives. Following the sale, EXA Infrastructure can now exclusively focus on establishing and operating the mission-critical network infrastructure that fuels our customers’ expansion,” remarked Nick Collins, the Chief Commercial Officer of EXA Infrastructure.
